Info Session

Let's learn about CASA

Step forward to help a child who needs a voice in SLO County.CASA Volunteers are friends of the court who objectively represent childrens’ best interest while they navigate the San Luis Obispo County Court system.

STEP 1:

We recommend listening to our short informational video

CASA of San Luis Obispo County’s short informational video describes the volunteer program and the process to become a volunteer advocate. You will learn more about CASA, the volunteer role and the training program. To sign up for an information session, see the calendar of dates available below. If you still have questions, see our FAQ page here. Before you fill out an application, you will need to attend an Information Session. Please see the schedule and RSVP form below. 

2023 Information session Schedule

We welcome you to attend an Information Session to learn more about volunteering at CASA.
We are currently offering Zoom information sessions

January

January 5th, 2023 @ 12 noon
January 25th, 2023 @ 12 noon

February

February 8th, 2023 @ 12 noon
February 21st, 2023 @ 6pm

March

March 9th, 2023 @ 12 noon
March 28th, 2023 @ 6pm

April

April 6th, 2023 @ 6pm
April 18th, 2023 @ 12 noon

May

May 4th, 2023 @ 12 noon
May 18th, 2023@ 6pm

June

June 1st, , 2023 @ 12 noon
June 20th, 2023 @ 6pm

If you are interested in attending, please fill out our form below to RSVP.

INFORMATION SESSION RSVP

STEP 2:

Submit an application

The application to become a CASA volunteer is distributed during the Information Sessions, can be downloaded, or completed online. After submitting your application, we will contact you for a personal interview. We also conduct complete background checks on all volunteers.

STEP 3:

Volunteer Training

CASA provides the training required in order to be sworn in as a CASA volunteer. Currently all training’s are held virtually. You will need to complete all 36 hours of training prior to being sworn in and pass all background screening.

STEP 4:

Swearing In

STEP 5:

Be Assigned a Child to Help

STEP 6:

Meet Child

STEP 7:

Advocate